Yes. Discussion of the topic is like a map. Experience is the journey, whether you travel with eyes opened or closed.

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"If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. ... We need not wait to see what others do." Mahatma Gandhi

I think most people won't notice the existence of a "social matrix" because they are integral parts of the system. If you are alone (eyes closed) and not affected by social stimuli, you may observe the effects of interpersonal communication on the dynamics of society.